
Tom Davidson
Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is fluent in French and Spanish, and holds a master's degree in International Journalism. Since 2020, he has been the host of The TT Podcast, offering race analysis and rider interviews.
An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill, and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides. His best result is 28th in a hill-climb competition, albeit out of 40 entrants.
Latest articles by Tom Davidson
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This is the most popular cycling road in the world, according to Strava’s newly released Year in Sport data
Strava subscribers will get their own Year in Sport reports from 8 December
By Tom Davidson Published
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15 Christmas present ideas for cyclists, chosen by people who ride thousands of miles a year
From casual clothing to car racks and electric mini pumps, these are the gifts cyclists actually want for Christmas
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Hurry! The original Wahoo Kickr Core sold out fast on Amazon, but you can still get it for $400 this Black Friday with Competitive Cyclist
We rated Wahoo's entry-level trainer, the Kickr Core, as the best value on the market, and now it's significantly discounted in the Black Friday sales
By Tom Davidson Published
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Wout van Aert just rode the same Paris-Roubaix sector seven times – what is he plotting?
Visma-Lease a Bike rider carries out cobbled recon more than four months ahead of race
By Tom Davidson Published
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RideLondon board member resigns after conviction for hitting and injuring cyclist with car
Terence Duddy has resigned from roles at London Marathon Events and BBC Children in Need
By Tom Davidson Published
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Is the Tour de France 2026 Queen Stage in danger? Petition against return of famous climb gathers thousands of signatures
Environmental concerns surround the Col de Sarenne
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I came within an inch of being in a wheelchair' - French pro cyclist struck by car driver while training
Arkéa-B&B Hotels rider Thibault Guernalec suffered multiple fractures and a concussion
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Let the rich buy their own bikes' – Here's how you responded to a Cycle to Work spending cap proposal
Limit expected to be announced in the government's Autumn Budget next week
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tadej Pogačar might have the highest VO2 max of any Tour de France winner in history, new study reveals
The world champion is pushing the limits of physiological performance
By Tom Davidson Published
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Factor to leave rebranded Israel-Premier Tech as sponsors flee team
Bike brand reportedly set to follow title sponsor Premier Tech in stepping away from team
By Tom Davidson Published
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Trek recalls more than 75,000 bikes due to brake defect, tells people to 'immediately stop' riding them
Brand offering free repairs and goodwill gift vouchers that could cost company millions
By Tom Davidson Published
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Wahoo files patent for new smart trainer with… a secret drawer?
Brand says 'a need exists' for storage in cycling training devices
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I want to find the joy in sport again' – French WorldTour pro retires at 24
Cofidis rider Hugo Toumire spent four years with the French team
By Tom Davidson Published
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British Cycling bolsters National Road Series with extra event for 2026
National Road and Circuit Series calendars announced
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I want to ride as many Classics as possible… and preferably win them' – Lotte Kopecky rules out Tour de France Femmes GC bid in 2026
Belgian decides to focus on 'what I love most'
By Tom Davidson Published
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'From seasoned pros to rising stars' – George Hincapie unveils 20-rider roster for new pro team
Mix of Americans and Brits named in Modern Adventure Pro Cycling's squad
By Tom Davidson Published
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'A bit otherworldly' – Groundbreaking first aluminium velodrome opened in the US
The 250m track is one of only five in the country
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I want to show myself as a sprinter' – Noah Hobbs ready to 'get stuck in' as a pro
EF Education-EasyPost's new British recruit tells Cycling Weekly about his breakthrough year
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Sustaining a team at this level has become increasingly difficult' – Britain's top men's cycling team announces closure
Muc-Off–SRCT–Storck won the National Road Series team and individual titles in 2025
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tunnel visionaries – How one pro cycling team is going underground to get faster
WorldTour squad Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe are finding gains at the Catesby Tunnel in England, their now not-so-secret weapon
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It's sweet and a bit sad' – Carys Lloyd parts with youngest rider title as she heads into second year on WorldTour
The 18-year-old competed her A-Levels while riding for Movistar this season
By Tom Davidson Published
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After 92 years, Gent-Wevelgem is changing its name
Men's race to go by 'In Flanders Fields - from Middelkerke to Wevelgem' from 2026
By Tom Davidson Published
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Peloton warns customers to immediately stop using bikes, recalls nearly 900,000 due to 'fall and injury risk'
Customers with the brand's Original Series Bike+ told to seek a replacement seat post
By Tom Davidson Published
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Could this team set up by YouTubers race the Tour de France in 2026? It's starting to look likely
The Unibet Rose Rockets have the points, the marquee riders, and the charm to lure a Tour wildcard
By Tom Davidson Published
